Table 1: Comparison of Digits and Numbers for Top 10 Gypsums & Investments Miscellaneous
| Item | Package Size | Cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquacut Tips | 50/pkg | $33 | 4.5 |
| Tri-Epoxy Spray | 11 oz | $122 | 4.8 |
| Gyp Strip Rem | 1 gallon | $54 | 4.6 |
| Release Sep Plus | 16 oz | $22 | 4.7 |
| Water Glass | 1 gallon | $122 | 4.3 |
| Gypsum Hardener | n/a | $43 | 4.2 |
| Plaster Bin | n/a | $23 | 4.1 |
| Stone Die Resin | n/a | $22 | 4.4 |
| Stalite Solution | 1 gallon | $45 | 4.9 |
| Satin Dip Liquid | n/a | $33 | 4.0 |
Table 2: Comparison of Important Features and Other Things for Top 10 Gypsums & Investments Miscellaneous
| Item | Effectiveness | Ease of Use | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquacut Tips | Yes | Yes | Reduces dust in the air |
| Tri-Epoxy Spray | Yes | Yes | Can be used as a model spray prior to vacuum forming mouthguard or other thermoplastic materials |
| Gyp Strip Rem | Yes | Yes | Requires no mixing or diluting |
| Release Sep Plus | Yes | Yes | The separating film is long-lasting and durable. Will not wash off with water. Does not have to be reapplied for multiple releases. |
| Water Glass | Yes | Yes | Hardens models and preserves fine details |
| Gypsum Hardener | Yes | Yes | Does not clinically affect the other properties of the die or model materials or plasters |
| Plaster Bin | Yes | Yes | Each compartment of this plaster bin is built to hold 25 lbs. |
| Stone Die Resin | Yes | Yes | Sets in 3-5 minutes |
| Stalite Solution | Yes | Yes | Creates harder models with more flexural strength to resist breaking, chipping and abrasion. Saves time by promoting consistent, thin mixes with less bubble formation. |
| Satin Dip Liquid | Yes | Yes | Can be used as a dip or paint-on. Apply Satin Dip to study models and buff them with a soft cloth to an impressive, high satiny finish for presentations. |
1. Aquacut Disposable Tips
Aquacut Disposable Tips attach to AquaCare Handpiece for air abrasion and air polishing.
- Reduces dust in the air
- Focuses the direction and effectiveness of the treatment medium
2. Tri-Epoxy Mold Release Spray
Tri-Epoxy Mold Release Spray is a silicone spray that produces a dry antistick surface coating.
- Versatile release agent and lubricant
- Can be used as a model spray prior to vacuum forming mouthguard or other thermoplastic materials
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3. GYP Strip Gypsum Rem
GYP Strip Gypsum Rem removes plaster, stone and gypsum investments from mixing bowls, acrylic dentures, denture flasks, casting rings and nonaluminum articulators.
- GYP-STRIP is versatile
- It can be used in an ultrasonic, or as an overnight soaking agent
- Requires no mixing or diluting
4. Release Sep Plus – Plaster and Stone Separator
- A high performance synthetic lubricant and separating agent designed for the needs of the dental industry
- A light coating cures in seconds to form a highly repellent mold releasing finish
- Can be sprayed or painted on virtually any surface
- The separating film is long lasting and durable
- Will not wash off with water
- Does not have to be reapplied for multiple releases
5. Water Glass, 1 Gallon Concentrate
Water Glass allows film forming for release of plaster to stone, plaster to plaster and stone to stone. It hardens models and preserves fine details.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 1 Gallon Bottle
6. Gypsum Hardener – Whip-Mix Corporation
Gypsum Hardener replaces water as the gauging liquid for mixing with gypsum materials, where increased hardness and reduced brittleness are desired.
- Will also improve the flowing quality of the mix
- Does not clinically affect the other properties of the die or model materials or plasters
- Formula is not damaged by freezing
7. Plaster Bin
- Three compartment plaster bin which may be hung on the wall or placed on a benchtop
- Manufactured of heavy gauge sheet steel and finished in a durable, baked finish
- Each compartment of this plaster bin is built to hold 25 lbs
- Special design prevents gypsums from pushing out from lower access door when plaster bin is being filled
- Unit Dimensions: 21″ wide x 10″ deep x 18″ high
8. Stone Die & Plaster Hardener Resin – Taub
Stone Die & Plaster Hardener Resin protects margins and reduces abrasion.
- Seals and hardens stone
- Sets in 3-5 minutes
- A liquid plastic applied to any stone die, plaster or stone model
9. Stalite Special Solution
Stalite Special Solution can be used instead of water with gypsum to create models and dies that are consistently harder, stronger, smoother and more abrasion resistant.
- Creates harder models with more flexural strength to resist breaking, chipping and abrasion
- Saves time by promoting consistent, thin mixes with less bubble formation
- Improved freeze-stable formula
- Can be used with all gypsums
- No significant setting expansion
10. Satin Dip Classic Model Glossing Liquid – A.D.S. Inc
Satin Dip Classic Model Glossing Liquid can be used as a dip or paint-on. Apply Satin Dip to study models and buff them with a soft cloth to an impressive, high satiny finish for presentations.
